WELLBEING
Good News Network
Sometimes watching and reading the news on a regular basis can have a negative impact on us by increasing our anxiety and feelings of despair.
Did you know there is a network that only provides positive news stories from around the globe?
Start your good news experience by clicking this link https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ and hear about wonderful people and uplifting stories happening around us.
Wellbeing Toolkit - Students
The resources below have been mostly designed as classroom activities; however, some could be adapted to be delivered flexibly. If you have ideas on how to adapt classroom wellbeing activities for online delivery welcomed, please email: helen@swllen.net.au
REACHOUT.com Australia’s leading youth mental health and wellbeing web site, with fact sheets, forums, stories and apps to help young people understand and manage their mental health.
Although designed for secondary school students, this collection of activities including ‘wellbeing fives’ provides some ideas that may be adapted for younger students.
What keeps us going An activity to help students think about the things that help them to get through difficult times.
Youthbeyondblue.com Beyond Blue’s youth information website aims to empower young people, their friends and those who care for them to respond to depressions and anxiety.
Wellbeing Toolkit - Parents and Carers
5 ways to wellbeing ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ introduces five simple and effective ways to improve psychological and emotional health. It provides a range of practical tools and resources for individuals and professionals.
7 guiding principles for parents teaching from home Suggestions to help parents create meaningful and effective at-home learning opportunities during the pandemic.
Bertrand the bored and the imagination jar Some children missing school are getting bored at home. This new story book has been designed for parents, carers and schools to help explore how boredom can be kept away by imagination.
Bringing up great kids A resource for parents and carers with an extensive range of topics.
Find your feet transition tips for parents Designed for parents to help them support their children to cope with change.
Parents’ survival guide Tips and links to resources for parenting including an A to Z list of topics.
Parents’ wellbeing Tips for schools to promote parents’ wellbeing.
Student wellbeing hub Provides links to a range of resources for primary and secondary students, families and educators.
Supporting your teen during coronavirus A range of resources to help parents and carers to support their teen during coronavirus and the uncertainty it brings.
Thoughtful parenting DVD Designed for parents and carers to think about what is important to you about your parenting, to generate discussion and explore themes relevant to parenting – the issues, the joys and the challenges.
Tips leaflet for parents: How to support your child during the coronavirus pandemic Useful tips for parents and carers to help them support their child during this difficult time.
Headspace Information for Students and Parents
10 Real Risks of Multitasking to the Mind and Body
Today, the vast majority of us multitask while using our smartphones. We play games, email, surf social media, text, use apps and other functions while watching television, eating, doing work, or while "engaged" in a conversation with another person. Multitasking has become such a regular part of our lives that most of us believe we do it well—and few imagine it could actually be dangerous. New research is exposing how multitasking can actually have alarming consequences.
National Survey for Teens
We encourage our students aged 15 and above to respond to the youth survey which our Shire uses to help the community understand and respond to your needs. Click on this link missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey to complete the survey and enter code 76619.
Please note: This survey closes on August 14th 2020.